Jennifer Garland, MACP, RP

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Jennifer Garland, Registered Psychotherapist, owns and operates The Mane Intent, offering virtual and in-person psychotherapy, equine-assisted psychotherapy, wellness workshops and leadership development. Jennifer fundamentally believes that we all have the power within us to heal and lead a life fully with intent. Sometimes we need the support of others to witness our struggle, hear our story and help us navigate the ebb and flow of life. Jennifer works with clients in a trauma-informed way, using an evidence-based approach, to help foster greater personal resilience and well-being.
 
If choosing equine-assisted psychotherapy, our clients are supported by our healing herd of horses with big hearts and a desire to connect with authenticity in a safe and supportive environment. Horses teach us so much about our nervous system and how we present ourselves to the world around us. The farm also includes goats, cats, dogs, rabbits and chickens and a beautiful stone labyrinth for mindful walks and reflection. 
 
 
Jennifer works with people (7 years and up) to help navigate: 
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Trauma and its impact
  • Grief
  • Chronic stress
  • Relationship difficulties (Family and Couples therapy)
 
Benefits include:
  • Healthy relationships 
  • Greater overall resilience and well-being
  • Enhanced self-awareness and self-regulation skills
  • Enhanced stress management and coping skills

 
Jennifer uses these therapies to help: 
  • Counselling: Ensuring a safe space where you feel heard, validated and supported
  • Equine-assisted psychotherapy: Partnering with horses (no riding) for greater-self awareness and personal resilience
  • Nature-based therapy: To foster mindfulness and self-compassion by connecting with the natural world in a farm setting
  • Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT): To challenge core beliefs and promote more useful patterns through goal-setting and lifework
  • Family and Couples Therapy: To help with healthy communication and conflict resolution
  • Psychotherapy: To help with depression, anxiety, grief and the impact of trauma. 

 
Jennifer's education and training includes:
  • A Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
  • A Certificate in Trauma Counselling from the University of Toronto
  • A Certificate in Connection-Focused Therapy® (Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy developed by Dr. Rebecca Bailey and Eponaquest founder Linda Kohanov)
  • Fundamentals of Natural Lifemanship training in Trauma-focused Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy
  • Somatic Experiencing® Professional Training in Beginning 1, 2 & 3 Modules
  • EQUSOMA™ – Introduction to Somatic Experiencing® Skills for Equine-Facilitated Practitioners
  • Reddin-Global Effectiveness Coach Certification
  • First Degree of the Usui System of Reiki Healing


Jennifer Garland Reaches

Oshawa ON
Peterborough ON